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  1. Hinge Health reduces spinal fusion surgeries 56%, study finds

    Carly Behm -
    A study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found Hinge Health, a digital musculoskeletal program, reduced the need for spinal fusions by 56%.

  2. Minnesota system adds orthopedic surgeon

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Fairview Health Services added Joseph Lemker, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons, according to a July 19 report by Hometown Focus.

  3. The 25 'fittest' cities in America, per the American College of Sports Medicine

    Claire Wallace -
    Arlington, Va., topped the list of the "fittest" cities in the U.S. compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. 

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  1. Dr. Jonathan Dunn joins Florida orthopedic practice

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopaedic Associates in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., has added Jonathan Dunn, DO, to its practice. Dr. Dunn will treat patients in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville and Crestview, Fla. 

  2. 13 states where AR surgeries have been performed

    Claire Wallace -
    As augmented reality grows in popularity nationwide, here are 13 states that have used the technology in spine and orthopedic procedures. 

  3. 7 medtech notes: Johnson & Johnson, Alphatec and more

    Carly Behm -
    From quarterly financial updates to new FDA clearances, here are seven developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since July 17.

  4. Spine surgeon alignment dropped screw price 67% at ASC

    Laura Dyrda -
    More spine cases are moving to outpatient surgery centers as procedures become less invasive and payers recognize the value. But unless surgery centers are aligned with vendors on implant pricing, they will lose money.

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  1. BCBS names 3 hospitals as centers of distinction for spine surgery, hip and knee replacement

    Claire Wallace -
    Three Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare Hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers by the Blue Cross Blue Shield for Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement. 

  2. ORA Orthopedics breaks ground on $50M campus, surgery center

    Claire Wallace -
    Moline, Ill.-based ORA Orthopedics has broken ground on a new $50 million location in Bettendorf, Iowa, according to a July 24 report from Our Quad Cities. 

  3. The top spine surgeons in the Midwest, per Newsweek

    Claire Wallace -
    In June, Newsweek released its annual list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. for 2024.

  4. Centinel Spine hits record Q2 revenue mark

    Claire Wallace -
    Centinel Spine has released its second-quarter earnings for 2024, showing record growth from the same period last year. 

  1. 25 best orthopedic hospitals in the US: Newsweek

    Carly Behm -
    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was named the top hospital in the U.S. for orthopedics in 2024 by Newsweek. 

  2. Alphatec launches EOS Insight for spine surgery

    Carly Behm -
    Alphatec launched EOS Insight, an end-to-end platform for spine surgery, the medtech company said July 24.

  3. Best orthopedic hospitals in the South: US News

    Carly Behm -
    Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, eight are in the South.

  4. 4 changes needed to move more spine cases to ASCs

    Claire Wallace -
    The volume of outpatient spine surgeries has been on the rise in the U.S. the last several years, with more than 200 ASCs now performing procedures. 

  5. University Orthopedics sports medicine center adds Dr. Stephen Marcaccio

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The Sports Medicine Center at University Orthopedics, based in East Providence, R.I., added Stephen Marcaccio, MD, to its staff.

  6. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation

    Claire Wallace -
    Avon, Conn.-based Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center has become one of just 33 ASCs in the nation to earn the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's advanced orthopedic certification for total joint replacements.

  7. Smith+Nephew launches all-woman global advisory board

    Claire Wallace -
    Medical technology company Smith+Nephew has launched a women-led global advisory board that is intended to amplify diversity by building equity, breaking biases and inspiring inclusion. 

  8. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute vs. Hospital for Special Surgery in Florida: How they stack up

    Carly Behm -
    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have built strong footprints in the Florida market over recent years. Both of them have been leaders in orthopedic care in their respective regions.

  9. Think Surgical earns FDA clearance for orthopedic robot software

    Carly Behm -
    Think Surgical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Tmini 1.1 software, the medtech company said July 23.

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